Even though some readers didn't love it, I really liked the chrome lamp in the living room but after the turquoise kitchen makeover was completed, I started to feel like that part of the living room looked bland in comparison. With such a bold kitchen, I don't want the adjacent living and dining areas to compete but they also need to hold their own. I decided I wanted a lamp with some colour but given that the plans for the living room are up in the air, I didn't want to spend any money (the original lamp had been free too). My Mom had de-commisioned two vintage blue Lotte lamps and I decided to try one. I'd been reluctant to haul it over because I was convinced the blue was wrong, but Erica and I agreed: much better!!

Even though I'm a turquoise-enthusiast, I'm crave a variety of watery hues. Inch by inch, I'm getting closer to what I envisioned for the space. Maybe if I go ahead and re-upholster that mid-century sectional I'll
add some more Marimekko throw pillows with some blue and aqua mixed
together to tie in the blue even more definitively. Or maybe at that point I'll be obliged to return the lamp... I know it sounds like I've begged, borrowed and stolen a lot from my Mom this week but if the trading seems lopsided, ask yourself, "where are the two small yellow Lotte lamps Tanya had in her living room, and where is that gorgeous big one she had in the guest room?"

On a side note, we scooped up a petite little brown Lotte lamp thrifting the other day. I bought it for the shop, but my Mom has hidden it. Why do we love Lotte lamps so much? They evoke such a classic, mid-century feel. Even more special than that, Lotte lamps were originally produced in Canada! The company was sold in 1997 and current production is based in Ohio - which is still pretty cool because I'm all about keeping jobs in North America (woo-hoo, jobs!). Find out more about the history here and click here for sources.

I was one of those that wasn't a fan of the lamp.....thought it was too modern or science fictiony (is that a word? Oh well, it is now) for the room. I love this new lamp, fits the space much better. It brings color to that corner. "I like it, I like it a lot"

Haha, the shipping would be a nightmare - it's SO damn heavy and when it was delivered, UPS trashed the box. It's amazing the lamp arrived in one piece. But if you're ever through this way, we can definitely work something out. I accept turquoise Pyrex as currency, lol.

Very humble humble opinion. Perhaps the pillows belongs somewhere else in the house. They are lovely, perhaps its the shade of green or the pattern on them, but they distract from the shdes of blue cohesion that you seem to be aiming for. The right patterned/shade pillows could add to the space in a way that meets your desires!

Opinions are ALWAYS welcome - they help me see the space in a new light, through someone else's eyes.

For now I love the pillows because they had a graphic pop and they tie in the green in the dining room painting and from other rooms so the whole house feels more cohesive. The bedroom, for example, has a heavy dose of greens and very little aqua. I like to look at my house as a whole, instead of room by room, because I'm obsessed with flow. The pillows were chosen for a "bridge" pieces. I also like that they make the black chair (and black accents from other rooms), as well as the fireplace (which is MUCH darker in real like) tie in also. But these are just my own hang ups. I should note, they photograph much more starkly - the pattern is softer is real life and the turquoise more dominant. The velvet chair is also much richer. Photographing things true to life is so difficult for me, but I'm working on it...

When I switch out the sofa and move the black chair elsewhere, new pillows might just be on the agenda! Maybe something with a more watery pattern or perhaps a mix of prints. If you ever see a fabric you think I'd love, feel free to tag me on Instagram or tweet me. I love suggestions!!

I was browsing Pinterest, saw this, and immediately thought of you. I read your blog regularly and know your love for turquoise and pyrex. This is both turquoise and full of pyrex but unfortunately only links to a picture, not an actual source. Hope you like it.

Thanks Dora!! I'm getting there but there are still so many things I want to do with the space. It's fun to share the process from the beginning. The townhouse looked so different from our first day there to our last, but I only started blogging halfway through.